COGNITIVE

Cognition is essential for longevity because it is an important component of performing everyday activities and maintaining independence. Cognitive health refers to the ability to think clearly, learn, and remember. Research suggests that taking care of your physical health, managing high blood pressure, eating healthy foods, being physically active, keeping your mind active, staying connected with social activities, managing stress, and reducing risks to cognitive health can all help maintain cognitive health as you age1. In fact, a study revealed that survival was predicted by individual variation in cognitive performance as well as body mass and exploration 2. So, taking care of your cognitive health can have a positive impact on your overall longevity.